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Rural Services Block Grant Program

Administered by Arkansas Economic Development Commission - Division of Rural Services · Arkansas

BENEFIT
Up to $75K
Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Incorporated towns less than 3,000 population
  • 2Low to moderate income population 51% or higher
  • 310% match required
  • 4For community centers, fire stations, or fire trucks

Eligible Project Types

NonprofitSmall Business
STACKING POTENTIAL

Rural Services Block Grant Program is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the Rural Services Block Grant Program compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: Arkansas Economic Development Commission - Division of Rural Services official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23
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